A woman is fighting for her life in hospital after an alleged violent attack in Coventry.

The 49-year-old was found by neighbours on the driveway of her home, in Pandora Road, Walsgrave, at 3am on Saturday.

She had suffered serious head injuries and her condition was last night described as ‘‘critical’’. It is understood that she is in an induced coma at University Hospital, Coventry.

Neighbours yesterday said they had heard screaming coming from the house.

A man, who lives nearby, described how he raised the alarm. ‘‘I had got in from a night out and gone to bed. I just kept hearing all this shouting. I thought I was dreaming.’’

He said he dialled 999 when he heard a cry for help.

Neighbours said that police are investigating the possibility that the woman – who is believed to have worked at at nearby University Hospital – may have fallen from a bedroom window before she was discovered.

The property and driveway were cordoned off last night.

Anthony Monaghan, 44, of Salford Close, Stoke Heath, has been charged with wounding with intent.

He appeared at Coventry Magistrates Court yesterday and was remanded in custody ahead of an appearance at the crown court in Leamington in March.